A new study published in Physical Review Letters has introduced a new form of the classic Ising model that, by incorporating ...

Many of today’s most sophisticated technologies are inspired by the natural functions and collective behavior of living ...

Bacteria can do it, amoebas can do it, even blood cells can do it: They all have the ability to move in a goal-oriented way in liquids. And they do so despite having extremely simple structures ...

An unwashed towel could be one bad day away from causing an infection. The programme Talking Point finds out how to keep the germs in check and which fabrics hygiene-conscious users should avoid.